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8 days after a light period which was 8 days late my breasts are still swollen an very sore, cramping/aching . can't be pregnant as two tests thevday after period was due were negative but why my breasts so big an sore after my period?

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Fibrocystic: If you have fibrocystic breasts you may have swelling during your period. That can cause discomfort. Avoid caffeine because it causes worsening of fibrocystic disease.

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Answered 5/7/2016

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A member asked:

8 days after a light period which was 8 days late my breasts are still swollen an very sore, cramping/aching . can't be pregnant as two tests thevday after period was due were negative but why my breasts so big an sore after my period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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